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The 492nd flew 67 combat missions over Germany and Nazi occupied countries, losing a total of 55 Liberators and 520 young men. |
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Of the 520 total casualties, 234 were killed in action (KIA), 26 were wounded in action (WIA), 131 were taken prisoner (POW) and 129 were interned in either Sweden or Switzerland - all within 89 days of operation. |
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The best way to gain an appreciation for what the crews of the 492nd went through is by reading these mission pages.
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